Cheap flights from Melbourne to Addis Ababa from £452

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2 stops
Mon, Aug 24
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£452
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Mon, Aug 24
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£504
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 24
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£507
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Fri, Aug 21
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£580
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 22
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£602
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Wed, Aug 26
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£605
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Mon, Aug 24 – Sun, Aug 30
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£1,075
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Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£1,078
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Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£1,135
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Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£1,138
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Fri, Aug 21 – Fri, Aug 28
Melbourne MELAddis Ababa ADD
£1,208
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Sat, Aug 22 – Sat, Aug 29
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£452

Cheapest round-trip

£1,075

Average round-trip

£1,245

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public minibuses and hotel shuttles.

Addis Ababa is served by Bole International Airport (ADD), the main gateway to Ethiopia and a major hub for East Africa. The airport lies approximately 8 km southeast of the city center, making airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, minibuses, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours in the capital.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

ETB 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

20-45 min

ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

30-60 min

ETB 10–30 (~$0.10–0.25 USD); fixed routes

every 10–20 min daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

ETB 0 – ETB 1,500; free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-45 min

ETB 1,000 – ETB 2,500; ETB 1,000–2,500 (~$8–20 USD); pre-booked

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-45 min

ETB 3,000 – ETB 8,000; ETB 3,000–8,000/day (~$25–65 USD); driver recommended

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in ETB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Addis Ababa can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Yellow taxis at the airport have fixed rates; always agree on the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM card or WiFi connection to function.
  • Public minibuses do not go directly to the airport terminal; you may need to walk from the main road.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Addis Ababa

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Addis Ababa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C9°C
February23°C10°C
March23°C12°C
April23°C12°C
May23°C12°C
June23°C12°C
July19°C11°C
August19°C10°C
September19°C10°C
October20°C8°C
November21°C8°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
23°C
March
Coldest month
8°C
November
Sunny days
232
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
9 Aug
84%
16°C12°C
16 Aug
84%
20°C12°C
Monday
10 Aug
87%
20°C11°C
17 Aug
77%
21°C11°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
81%
20°C11°C
18 Aug
83%
21°C11°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
83%
19°C12°C
19 Aug
85%
20°C13°C
Thursday
13 Aug
88%
16°C12°C
20 Aug
86%
19°C11°C
Friday
14 Aug
84%
20°C9°C
21 Aug
85%
20°C12°C
Saturday
15 Aug
85%
20°C13°C
22 Aug
83%
19°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Addis Ababa. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, IndiGo Airlines, and VietJet Air. Melbourne and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Beirut, Asmara, Dubai, Amman, Nairobi, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels.

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

What airports are near Addis Ababa?

The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Addis Ababa?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, IndiGo Airlines, VietJet Air.

When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Addis Ababa?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Addis Ababa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Melbourne and Addis Ababa?

Traveling between Melbourne and Addis Ababa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?

There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Addis Ababa depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Addis Ababa arrive?

What time do flights between Melbourne and Addis Ababa depart?

What time do flights between Melbourne and Addis Ababa arrive?

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